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Shea is a well-known romantic actor, this show marks his first vaudeville showing in Boston.
A condensed version of "The Bells."
Though there were repeated curtain calls, Mr. Shea held the character and allowed the curtain to be lifted several more times on the final tableaux. Mr. Charters, as Fr. Walter, especially received much appreaction.
Played with marked success at Keith's theatre. Not only does it give Mr. Shea's wide range of abilities full scope, but the supporting company is strong and of considerable merit, and, moreover, the scenic effects are of the highest order. The tragedy has been acted by many players and Mr. Shea has often been seen in it, but notwithstanding these truths and the fact that a serious play must stand on its merits and that alone in a vaudeville program. Mr. Shea has won an achievement of no little note. The dream scene was the best and Mr. Shea rose to it admirably. The unhappy death he made as thrilling as only an actor of his sterling qualities can make it. The members of the company were especially well adapted to their parts.
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Boston Daily Globe (11/17/1908)